Serving Suffolk and the wider community since 1959, we pride ourselves in treating each patient in a kind, comfortable, and compassionate way. Our aim is to provide the highest quality dental care and to restore each patient to optimal oral health; it is our belief that oral health is vital to a person’s general well-being.

We are always happy to welcome new patients of all ages into our practice. Our promise is to treat you as we would treat our family from the moment you walk in the door and throughout the course of treatment.

We use advanced technology to provide you and your family with the best dental care and at your convenience. Both of our locations are equipped with your comfort and safety in mind, featuring digital x-rays, air abrasion micro-dentistry, laser technology, and CEREC ® chairside labs. We ensure that your dental experience is always positive and rewarding by combining patient education, advanced dental technology, and exceptional clinical expertise.

Ralph Howell DDSDr. Ralph Howell graduated from the College of William and Mary, and from the Medical College of Virginia with honors. He joined his father, Dr. Leroy Howell, in 1989 to practice dentistry in Suffolk, Virginia. Since then, Dr. Ralph Howell has continued to study new developments in the dental field and has become a fellow in the Academy of General Dentistry.

Leroy Howell DDSDr. Leroy Howell graduated from the Medical College of Virginia in 1955. He then served a year as an oral surgery intern prior to joining the United States Army Dental Corps. After serving active duty in the army and the reserves, Dr. Howell began practicing dentistry in the Suffolk community and has been providing exceptional dental care ever since.